I had decided to paint daisies with alternating long and short petals. I wanted to accent the scalloped edge of the pail, so I lined up my Fiskars circle template and traced a pencil line directly onto the metal pail. You can see in the pic below I created a rough sketch of what I was going for.
1 Liner brush, 1/4" dauber, ribbon, graphite or transfer paper, stylus and tracing paper.
Miscellaneous: Brush Basin or container for water, paper towels, foam plate, pencil, circle template, No. I used FolkArt Enamels, however, you could easily use FolkArt Multi-Surface Paints as well.įolkArt Enamels: Wicker White, Licorice, Calypso Sky, Lime Green and Aqua one that is new, clean, and already primed and painted a fun bright yellow. I will share a project painted on the best kind of tin. Continue preparing old tin following steps 2 - 8 as mentioned above. Rinse well with clean water and allow to thoroughly dry.ģ. Wash old tin in soap and water to remove dirt, grease and grime. First and foremost rust should be removed from old tinware because left alone, rust will continue to "grow." Remove all signs of rust using a wire bristle brush and/or medium grit sandpaper working in a circular motion.Ģ. When your painting is dry, I recommend sealing your artwork with a couple coats of either brush-on FolkArt Artists Varnish (Matte, Satin or Gloss) or spray FolkArt Clear Acrylic Sealer.ġ. And remember, tinware is easily scratched. Now you are ready to decorate your tin surface by painting or stenciling.Ĩ. (Or you may use a commercial spray paint.)ħ. I usually apply a couple coats of color allowing ample drying time between applications. When thoroughly dry, begin painting base color using FolkAt Acrylics using a soft bristle brush and light pressure to reduce brush marks. You can either brush-on or spray metal primer.Ħ. To prevent rust from happening in the future, it is always a good idea to prepare tin with a metal primer. Next, tinware should be lightly sanded in a circular motion with either fine grit sandpaper or steel wool to give your surface "tooth" for better paint adhesion remove sanding dust.ĥ. You can also place your clean tinware in a warm oven for 30 minutes to completely dry all areas.Ĥ. Because tinware usually has seams or "rolled" hems, a hair dryer may help drying. Tinware should be wiped down with white vinegar dampened cloth to neutralize the surface and remove remaining grease or soap film.ģ. Begin by removing price stickers wash in warm soapy water, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.Ģ. Preparing older tinware can be trickier as rust and corrosion may have accumulated over the years.ġ. Preparing new tinware is as simple as properly cleaning, drying and priming. The first thing we must talk about is whether your project surface is new or old metal. The key to painting on tinware is to properly prepare the surface so that your artwork will last for many generations to come! So, let's talk about preparing tinware. Today tin is still a great surface to paint on and modern painting is enjoyed with fun, vibrant, long-lasting acrylic paints. The art of tole painting was often studied in schools and then apprenticed for many years before becoming a successful commercial tole painter! The medium of choice was oil paints and familiar brush strokes such as the "comma" and "s" stroke were practiced for hours. Here in the US, the art of tole painting began in the 18th century in New England states and continued with German immigrants in Pennsylvania. Tole painting of years gone by is found on metal surfaces such as pitchers, coffee pots, spice jars, drinking vessels, canister sets and documents boxes of all sizes and shapes. Did you know that painting on metal is often referred to as "tole painting" As a matter of fact, the word "tole" is a French word meaning hand-enameled tinware which often is embellished with gold gilding.
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